BOTANICAL RECORD #0073
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Tamarind
Division
Timber
Classification
Native to Africa; long-naturalized and widely cultivated in Sri Lanka. Not endemic
Durability Rating
High – Class 2
Preservation
Widely cultivated and naturalized
Architectural Application
Suitable for heavy-duty furniture, tool handles, and rural construction
Provides dense shade, ideal for roadside and public space planting
Valuable in dry-zone agroforestry systems
Contributes to soil improvement and long-term landscape stability